What Do Automotive Technicians Do?

An automotive technician may work in various settings, such as a repair shop, body shop, garage, dealership, or commercial trucking company.

An automotive technician job description will set out what the employee will do. An auto mechanic might:

• Perform routine maintenance tasks
• Maintain accurate records
• Plan repair procedures
• Replace brake pads
• Provide friendly customer service
• Use heavy equipment
• Repair electronic systems
• Use diagnostic equipment
• Transcribe data from charts/manuals

Automotive Role

The job title is the first thing job seekers search for and see. Job titles that may attract great candidates include:

• Automotive Technician
• Auto Mechanic
• Auto Electrician
• Automobile Technician
• Lube Technician
• Auto Body Repairer
• Service Technician
• Diesel Mechanic

Automotive Responsibilities And Duties

The daily tasks of an automobile technician may include working on light trucks, cars, motorcycles, or heavy equipment.

Automotive technician duties could include:

• Using diagnostic equipment to find faults with customer vehicles/testing vehicles
• Repairing customer vehicles/replacing faulty parts
• Repairing automotive air conditioning systems
• Speaking to customers to explain automotive repairs
• Providing friendly customer service/great customer service
• Conducting test drives
• Routine maintenance tasks, such as oil changes
• Maintaining accurate records
• Completing work in a timely manner
• Tire rotations
• Completing safety checks on brake pads, wheel bearings, etc.
• Checking stock levels and supplies
• Taking readings using hand-held devices connected to the vehicle’s electronic systems/control unit
• Checking and testing wiring
• Removing dents
• Reading circuit diagrams and manuals

Automotive Skills

Your job description and job advert should convey the interpersonal skills you expect from an automobile technician.

Automotive technician skills include:

• Professional appearance
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to work in a noisy and dirty environment
• Physical stamina for long work hours
• Problem-solving mindset/identify problems
• Numeracy
• Attention to detail
• Initiative
• Determination
• Persistence
• Ability to use tools
• Basic computer skills
• Provide great customer service

Automotive Qualifications And Education

The auto mechanic training required to work as an automobile technician typically includes education, such as a High School Diploma. Qualifications show that candidates have excellent petrol and diesel engine knowledge with engine repair experience.

• Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Competence
• Level 2 Certificate in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles
• Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance
• Level 3 Diploma in Auto-Electrical and Mobile Electrical Operations
• Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement
• Two GCSEs

Top auto mechanic applicants may also hold additional certification that shows their commitment to career progression. That certification might include:

• T Level in Maintenance, Installation, and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing

Required Automotive Experience And Automotive Training

An auto mechanic might complete on-the-job training or an Advanced Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship.

Automotive Job Description FAQs

Here we answer your questions on automotive technician job descriptions.

WHAT ARE THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A MOTOR MECHANIC?

Job descriptions should include duties and responsibilities such as detecting and diagnosing faults, making engine repairs, replacing fluids, and providing friendly customer service.

WHAT MAKES A GOOD AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN JOB DESCRIPTION?

Job descriptions should highlight the compelling and interesting aspects of the role and work environment. You should include a title, location, salary range, if you provide hands-on training/on-the-job training, duties, skills, and required qualifications.